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Lyrics Practice: Fernanda Abreu Posted by Rachel on Nov 3, 2009
Fernanda Abreu was of the first singers to popularize the funk movement, though her music was considerably more pop than today’s funk. This is one of her most classic songs, called Rio 40 Graus, that has some wonderful lyrics that really embody life in Rio de Janeiro. They’re really long, so I’ve included just a…
Lyrics Practice: À procura da batida perfeita Posted by Rachel on Oct 21, 2009
Today’s lyrics practice is a more advanced exercise, since it’s a song by Marcelo D2, a Brazilian rapper/hip hop artist. The lyrics are very slangy with some vocabulary unique to the Northeast, so see if you can keep up with the words! Corre a batida é minha Cheguei primeiro Não rí faz a fezinha Que…
Lyrics Practice: Fico assim sem você Posted by Rachel on Oct 15, 2009
Another of my favorites, this song is sung by Adriana Calcanhoto, a cover of a pop-funk song by Claudinho e Buchecha. I’ve taken out random parts of the lyrics which you’ll have to fill in. Happy listening! Avião sem asa, fogueira sem brasa Sou eu assim sem você __ __ __, Piu-Piu sem Frajola Sou…
Lyrics Practice: Aquele Abraço Posted by Rachel on Oct 5, 2009
This is one of my favorite Brazilian songs ever, originally sung by Gilberto Gil, though I prefer some of the newer versions. Incidentally, this song is being used to promote the now official 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games, so I thought it would be a perfect day to celebrate Rio’s accomplishment! Listen to the…
Lyrics Practice: Elis Regina Posted by Rachel on Sep 21, 2009
Let’s kick off the week with a lovely little tune by Gilberto Gil, as sung by the classic singer Elis Regina. Follow along and see if you can keep up with the lyrics: Essa ladeira, que ladeira é essa? Essa é a ladeira da preguiça Essa ladeira, que ladeira é essa? Essa é a ladeira…
Lyrics Practice: Jorge Ben Jor Posted by Rachel on Sep 14, 2009
Here’s a lovely little song by Jorge Ben Jor, called “Oba lá vem ela.” Listen to the song and try to follow along with the lyrics! Oba lá vem ela estou de olho nela (repeat) Não me importo que ela não me olhe Não diga nada e nem saiba que eu existo Quem eu sou…